Q. Given the vector v has an initial point at (4,4) and a terminal point at (1,7), find the exact value of ∥v∥.Answer:
Use Distance Formula: To find the magnitude of the vector v, we need to use the distance formula, which is derived from the Pythagorean theorem. The distance formula for a vector with initial point (x1,y1) and terminal point (x2,y2) is:∣∣v∣∣=((x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2)
Substitute Given Points: Substitute the given points into the distance formula:Initial point (x1,y1)=(4,4)Terminal point (x2,y2)=(1,7)∣∣v∣∣=(1−4)2+(7−4)2
Calculate Differences and Squares: Calculate the differences and square them:∣∣v∣∣=(−3)2+(3)2
Simplify Squares: Simplify the squares:∣∣v∣∣=9+9
Add Values Inside Square Root: Add the values inside the square root:∣∣v∣∣=(18)
Simplify Square Root: Simplify the square root if possible. Since 18 is not a perfect square, we leave it as 18, which is the exact value of the magnitude of vector v.
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